New strain of flu found in China has potential to become a pandemic, scientists warn
Scientists have identified a new strain of flu carried by pigs in China that they say has the potential to become a pandemic.
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No more dressing rooms: This virtual fitting experience is moving into Brookfield malls
Fit:Match is teaming with mall owner Brookfield to open spaces where people can receive a 3D body scan to find their sizes and shop for clothes.
Lululemon to acquire at-home fitness company Mirror for $500 million
Lululemon is acquiring the in-home fitness company Mirror for $500 million, the retailer announced Monday, marking its first acquisition.
2021 Geneva auto show canceled due to coronavirus pandemic; organizers selling event
The problems caused by the coronavirus pandemic add to uncertain times for global auto shows, many of which were struggling to retain their prominence prior to the global health crisis.
More states reverse or slow reopening plans as coronavirus cases climb
The number of new Covid-19 cases per day in the U.S. jumped 42% over the past week to an average of about 38,200 on Sunday, based on a seven-day moving average.
FAA starts Boeing 737 Max test flights, a milestone in getting the planes back in service after crashes
Boeing on Monday started test flights of its 737 Max planes, which have been grounded for more than a year after two fatal crashes.
Instagram co-founder who built a coronavirus tracker says it’s showing concerning spread levels
“People like to say we’re not in a second wave. I don’t know what a second wave [is] if that’s not a second wave,” Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom told CNBC on Monday.
Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Southwest, Boeing, Coty, Beyond Meat & more
Boeing jumps to lift the broader market while Beyond Meat tanks after a Barclays downgrade.
Plastic waste surges as coronavirus prompts restaurants to use more disposable packaging
The surge in single-use plastic is a major blow to the fight against plastic pollution, which is projected to increase by 40% in the next decade.
More than 500,000 people have died from coronavirus worldwide as infections continue to surge
There are still no drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat Covid-19.
‘Oven-like conditions’: Scorching heat and coronavirus endanger people without AC this summer
Older people with underlying health conditions are most vulnerable to coronavirus and heat-related illness as a particularly blistering summer approaches.